Spicy Citrus Elixir

This refreshing gin cocktail, infused with a blend of spice and citrus, is the perfect companion to savor alongside Indian cuisine. The delightful mix of ginger liqueur, elderflower liqueur, and a hint of chilli-infused honey syrup creates a unique and invigorating drink that tantalizes the taste buds with each sip.

Spicy Citrus Elixir

A refreshing gin cocktail with a blend of spice and citrus, perfect to enjoy with Indian cuisine.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz. of honey
  • 1 1/2 oz. of water
  • 1 red chilli, split in half lengthways
  • 1 1/3 oz. of gin
  • 1/2 oz. of ginger liqueur
  • 1/2 oz. of elderflower liqueur
  • 1/2 oz. of lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • Dried lemon peel spiral to garnish

Instructions

  1. Begin by making the chilli-infused honey syrup. Combine the water and honey in a container, then add the split red chilli. Allow the mixture to infuse in the refrigerator for 2 days.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
  3. Pour 1/2 oz. of the chilli-infused honey syrup and the remaining cocktail ingredients over the ice and seal the shaker.
  4. Vigorously shake for 15 seconds.
  5. Use a Hawthorne strainer to hold back the ice and pour the shaken mixture into a chilled, short glass with fresh ice.
  6. Complete the cocktail with a dried lemon peel spiral and serve with short straws.